How safe is the Columbus campus of Ohio State?Generally speaking, it is safe. However, this is a large campus located in a major metropolitan area, and it is not immune to the crimes that occur everywhere. If you follow the common sense security precautions used at home and listed here, you will greatly reduce the chance that you will become a crime victim:
- Lock your doors and windows, especially when you are away.
- Do not leave your bookbag unattended.
- Mark your valuables, especially computers and bicycles, and leave un-needed and very valuable items at home.
- Keep a separate record of serial numbers on computers, stereos, and similar items of property.
- Do not leave valuables in open view in your parked vehicle; cover or place in the trunk.
- Use a good quality bicycle lock.
- Follow fire safety regulations and practices.
- After dark, stay on well-lit and well-traveled paths. Walk with a friend.
- Be familiar with the locations of "blue light" emergency phones.
- DO NOT lend your ID card or key to anyone.
- Do not let unauthorized persons into your residence hall; don't let persons "tail gate" through an open door.
- Report suspicious activities to hall staff or University Police.
- Remain sober - alcohol is a factor in many crimes. Intoxicated persons are more vulnerable to robbery, assault and date rape.
For information on the Annual Campus Safety Report go to http://studentlife.osu.edu/safety/.
Safety is the responsibility of us all. Suspicious persons or activity, situations or conditions which present a hazard, and concern about health and safety issues should be brought to the attention of your hall staff and, when appropriate, to the attention of University Police or Student Life Risk Assessment.
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